Question

What are the controls affecting the climate of India
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Answer 1

There are six major controlsof the climate of any place. They are latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea (continentality), ocean currents and relief features. ... Answer : The monsoon winds play an important role in the climate of India.

Answer 2

The controls affecting the climate of India are: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea, ocean currents and relief features.

Latitude: Nearly half of India, lies south of the Topic of Cancer, while the rest lies in the sub-tropics.

The climate therefore has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.

Altitude: To the north are mountains with an average height of 6,000 metres. India also has a vast coastal area with maximum elevation of 30 metres. The difference in altitudes results in different climatic conditions in the country.

Relief features: The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia entering the subcontinent resulting in milder winters. The three water bodies surrounding India also have a moderating effect on its climate.

Pressure and Winds: The climate is also affected by pressure and surface winds, upper air circulation, Western cyclonic disturbances and tropical cyclone.